Reference and Research Services
How to get help with all your research questions
We are available to answer your reference and research questions. See the table below for contact information.
Location
The Reference Desk is just inside the front doors of the Law Library.
Area of expertise: Law
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-494-2124
- Fax: 902-494-6669
- E-mail: lawref@dal.ca
Research Tools
- Legal research Resources
Subject Guides
Location
The service desk is located on the main floor of the MacRae Library building.
Area of expertise: Agriculture
Location
The service desk is located on the fifth floor of the Killam Library.
Area of expertise: Archives & Killam Special Collections
Reference Desk Hours
In-person assistance available:
Monday–Friday
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-494-3615
- Email: archives@dal.ca, spcoll@dal.ca
Research Tools
Subject Guides
Killam Location
The Reference & Research service is available from the Killam Library Service Point in the lobby of the Killam. Killam Reference librarians' offices are located on the Killam's 3rd floor, room 3621.
Areas of expertise: Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Management, Sciences
Killam Location
The Reference & Research service is available from the Killam Library Service Point in the lobby of the Killam. Killam Reference librarians' offices are located on the Killam's 3rd floor, room 3621.
Areas of expertise: Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Management, Sciences
Reference Desk Hours
Please note: Reference service is provided at the Killam Library Service Point Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Reference inquiries can be sent to killmref@dal.ca or use the Live Help Service.
Research Tools & Subject Guides
- Reference Collections (in-library use only)
- Computer Science
- GIS Resources
- Humanities
- Management
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
Wallace McCain Learning Commons Location
Librarian services are available year round by appointment.
Area of expertise: Sciences
Contact the librarians:
- Kirsten Huhn (Earth & Environmental Sciences)
- Gwen MacNairn (Biology, Medical Sciences)
- Julie Marcoux (Data for the Social Sciences, Psychology & Neuroscience, Computer Science)
- Michelle Paon (Oceanography)
- Sarah Stevenson (Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Marine Affairs, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Atmospheric Science)
Subject Guides
The Reference & Research service is available in person at the Kellogg Library Service Point or make an appointment for online assistance by contacting us at kellogg@dal.ca.
Locations:
W. K. Kellogg Library: Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, 5850 College Street (first floor)
Kellogg Library Learning Commons: Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB), 5793 University Avenue (second floor)
Areas of Expertise: Medicine, Health Professions, Dentistry
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-717-5244 (Voicemail after hours)
- Fax: 902-494-3750
- E-mail: kellogg.library@dal.ca
Contact the Librarians:
Gwen MacNairn (Bachelor of Medical Sciences)
Jackie Phinney (Medicine)
Louise Gillis (Pharmacy & Health Administration)
Melissa Rothfus (Nursing)
Robin Parker (Medicine, Post Graduate Medicine, Community Health & Epidemiology)
Shelley McKibbon (Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Rehabilitation programs & Health Sciences)
Location
The Reference & Research service is available from the Service Point in the lobby of the Sexton Library.
Areas of expertise: Architecture & Planning, Engineering
Reference Desk Hours
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-494-3240
- Fax: 902-494-6089
- E-mail: sexton.library@dal.ca
Research Tools
Subject Guides
Research Services
Contact a Sexton reference librarian to learn more about these services.
Dunn
Location
The Reference Desk is just inside the front doors of the Law Library.
Area of expertise: Law
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-494-2124
- Fax: 902-494-6669
- E-mail: lawref@dal.ca
Research Tools
- Legal research Resources
Subject Guides
MacRae
Location
The service desk is located on the main floor of the MacRae Library building.
Area of expertise: Agriculture
Archives & Special Collections
Location
The service desk is located on the fifth floor of the Killam Library.
Area of expertise: Archives & Killam Special Collections
Reference Desk Hours
In-person assistance available:
Monday–Friday
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-494-3615
- Email: archives@dal.ca, spcoll@dal.ca
Research Tools
Subject Guides
Killam & WMLC
Killam Location
The Reference & Research service is available from the Killam Library Service Point in the lobby of the Killam. Killam Reference librarians' offices are located on the Killam's 3rd floor, room 3621.
Areas of expertise: Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Management, Sciences
Killam Location
The Reference & Research service is available from the Killam Library Service Point in the lobby of the Killam. Killam Reference librarians' offices are located on the Killam's 3rd floor, room 3621.
Areas of expertise: Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Management, Sciences
Reference Desk Hours
Please note: Reference service is provided at the Killam Library Service Point Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Reference inquiries can be sent to killmref@dal.ca or use the Live Help Service.
Research Tools & Subject Guides
- Reference Collections (in-library use only)
- Computer Science
- GIS Resources
- Humanities
- Management
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
Wallace McCain Learning Commons Location
Librarian services are available year round by appointment.
Area of expertise: Sciences
Contact the librarians:
- Kirsten Huhn (Earth & Environmental Sciences)
- Gwen MacNairn (Biology, Medical Sciences)
- Julie Marcoux (Data for the Social Sciences, Psychology & Neuroscience, Computer Science)
- Michelle Paon (Oceanography)
- Sarah Stevenson (Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Marine Affairs, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Atmospheric Science)
Subject Guides
Kellogg & CHEB
The Reference & Research service is available in person at the Kellogg Library Service Point or make an appointment for online assistance by contacting us at kellogg@dal.ca.
Locations:
W. K. Kellogg Library: Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, 5850 College Street (first floor)
Kellogg Library Learning Commons: Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB), 5793 University Avenue (second floor)
Areas of Expertise: Medicine, Health Professions, Dentistry
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-717-5244 (Voicemail after hours)
- Fax: 902-494-3750
- E-mail: kellogg.library@dal.ca
Contact the Librarians:
Gwen MacNairn (Bachelor of Medical Sciences)
Jackie Phinney (Medicine)
Louise Gillis (Pharmacy & Health Administration)
Melissa Rothfus (Nursing)
Robin Parker (Medicine, Post Graduate Medicine, Community Health & Epidemiology)
Shelley McKibbon (Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Rehabilitation programs & Health Sciences)
Sexton
Location
The Reference & Research service is available from the Service Point in the lobby of the Sexton Library.
Areas of expertise: Architecture & Planning, Engineering
Reference Desk Hours
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-494-3240
- Fax: 902-494-6089
- E-mail: sexton.library@dal.ca
Research Tools
Subject Guides
Research Services
Contact a Sexton reference librarian to learn more about these services.